The human response to possible takeover by robot overlords is off to a troubling start. Of six crash reports involving robot cars filed in California so far this year, two involved a human approaching the car and attacking it.
March 6, 2018Transportation Technology News
Commercial freight transportation businesses rely on data, intelligence, and novel solutions for operational efficiency. Transport Topics technology coverage investigates available technologies, real-world applications of business solutions, and the strategies necessary for advancement. News topics focus on the latest applied science, and issues range from autonomous vehicle and robotics innovations to management software, tracking and transparency, data analytics, blockchain, and the internet of things.
Humans Slapped and Shouted at Robot Cars in Two of Six California DMV Crash Reports This Year
Shell Debuts Fuel-Efficient Truck Concept
ATLANTA 鈥 Shell Rotella in cooperation with Airflow Truck Co. introduced the 鈥淧roject Starship鈥 concept truck here, a hand-built, street-legal, one-of-a-kind tractor-trailer equipped with technologies and equipment designed to maximize fuel efficiency.
March 6, 2018Uber鈥檚 Self-Driving Trucks Now Hauling Freight in Arizona
Uber Technologies Inc. announced that its self-driving commercial trucks are now conducting regular freight hauls in Arizona through the Uber Freight network.
March 6, 2018Stoneridge Expands Fleet Evaluations of Camera Monitor System
ATLANTA 鈥 Stoneridge Inc. announced it will accept more carriers in its ongoing fleet evaluation of the company鈥檚 MirrorEye Camera Monitor System, intended eventually to replace traditional mirrors.
March 6, 20182018 TMC Ribbon Cutting
TMC General Chairman Glen McDonald cuts the ribbon to open the exhibit hall for the 2018 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting at the Georgia World Congress Center.
March 5, 2018Spear: Trucking to Play Key Role in Autonomous Policy
ATLANTA 鈥 New federal guidance on automated cars and trucks to be unveiled this year will include the input from the trucking industry, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said at the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 5.
March 5, 2018NACFE Expands Focus to Include Future Technologies
ATLANTA 鈥 The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced an expanded organizational strategy, including an updated brand identity and website, as it seeks to guide the development and eventual implementation of future technologies.
March 5, 2018Humax Invests in FleetUp, Names its CEO
Korean digital set-top box company Humax led an investment round of $20 million into FleetUp and named one of its top executives the new leader of the electronic logging device provider.
March 5, 2018Toyota Adds $2.8 Billion to Software Push for Self-Driving Cars
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to spend $2.8 billion to make sure its system for writing the software for self-driving cars will be just as efficient as the factories that build them.
March 5, 2018NACFE Expands Strategy to Include New Technologies
ATLANTA 鈥 The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced an expanded organizational strategy, including an updated brand identity and website, as it seeks to guide the development and eventual implementation of future technologies.
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